At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support multiple nurseries, ensuring high-quality childcare and compliance.
- Company: Little Rays, a nurturing environment for children aged 2 months to 12 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a safe and loving environment for children.
- Why this job: Shape the future of childcare while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care and management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location
Northern Ireland (multi-site) – please note that areas and nursery portfolios are subject to change
Reporting to
- Operations Director
- Job Purpose
At Little Rays, we create a home‑away‑from‑home environment where children from 2 months to 12 years feel safe, nurtured, and loved.
The Area Manager is responsible for operational leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and people management of a group of childcare nurseries across Northern Ireland.
The postholder supports Nursery Managers in delivering high‑quality childcare and early years education while ensuring all settings meet regulatory, safeguarding, health and safety, and business objectives.
The Area Manager manages a team of Nursery Managers and reports to the Operations Director to drive continuous improvement, maintain excellent standards of care, and support the growth and sustainability of the area of nurseries.
- Required Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD), or an equivalent Early Years qualification.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Minimum of three years management experience within the childcare or early years sector in Northern Ireland, obtained within the last five years.
- Strong understanding of Health and Social Care Trust regulations (Minimum Standards) and childcare legislation in Northern Ireland.
- Experience leading inspections and quality improvement programmes.
- Experience managing budgets, occupancy, staffing ratios and financial performance.
- Proven people management and leadership experience.
- Desired Experience and Qualifications
- Experience managing multiple sites or services.
- Management qualification (ILM, CMI, or equivalent).
- Experience within a multi‑site nursery organisation.
- Experience leading organisational growth projects.
- Degree‑level qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education, Management, or related field.
- Experience using nursery management software.
If you would be interested in applying for the Area Manager position, please forward your CV directly to Sharon at sharon@littleraysnursery. com
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Area Manager employer: Littleraysnursery
At Little Rays, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and supportive work environment for our team. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative culture that values each individual's contribution. Located in the beautiful Northern Ireland, our multi-site nurseries offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a fulfilling career in early years education.
